Rowan County, North Carolina Population 2022
Rowan County, North Carolina's estimated population is 144,968 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rowan County, North Carolina is the 23rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 138,331 and has seen a growth of 4.80% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 15,828 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 20,060 | 4,232 | 26.74% |
| 1810 | 21,543 | 1,483 | 7.39% |
| 1820 | 26,009 | 4,466 | 20.73% |
| 1830 | 20,786 | -5,223 | -20.08% |
| 1840 | 12,109 | -8,677 | -41.74% |
| 1850 | 13,870 | 1,761 | 14.54% |
| 1860 | 14,589 | 719 | 5.18% |
| 1870 | 16,810 | 2,221 | 15.22% |
| 1880 | 19,965 | 3,155 | 18.77% |
| 1890 | 24,123 | 4,158 | 20.83% |
| 1900 | 31,066 | 6,943 | 28.78% |
| 1910 | 37,521 | 6,455 | 20.78% |
| 1920 | 44,062 | 6,541 | 17.43% |
| 1930 | 56,665 | 12,603 | 28.60% |
| 1940 | 69,206 | 12,541 | 22.13% |
| 1950 | 75,410 | 6,204 | 8.96% |
| 1960 | 82,817 | 7,407 | 9.82% |
| 1970 | 90,035 | 7,218 | 8.72% |
| 1980 | 99,186 | 9,151 | 10.16% |
| 1990 | 110,605 | 11,419 | 11.51% |
| 2010 | 138,331 | 27,726 | 25.07% |
| 2011 | 137,805 | -526 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 137,511 | -294 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 137,690 | 179 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 138,080 | 390 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 138,497 | 417 | 0.30% |
| 2016 | 139,410 | 913 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 140,356 | 946 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 141,128 | 772 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 142,088 | 960 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 143,048 | 960 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 144,008 | 960 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 144,968 | 960 | 0.67% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107,430 | 76.20% |
| Black or African American | 22,737 | 16.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 802 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 1,431 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 4,079 | 2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4,483 | 3.18% |
Rowan County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 54,137 | 2.52 | 69.7 |
| Married | 26,109 | 3.12 | 83.7 |
| Male | 3,118 | 3.31 | 63 |
| Female | 7,569 | 3.18 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 17,341 | 1.2 | 60.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,301 | 4.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,388 | 9.64% |
| High School Graduate | 31,767 | 32.61% |
| Some College | 22,745 | 23.35% |
| Associates Degree | 9,893 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,975 | 14.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,359 | 5.50% |
Rowan County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Asian | 1,087 | 773 | 289 |
| White | 74,497 | 65,546 | 15,982 |
| Black | 14,406 | 12,652 | 2,246 |
| Hispanic | 6,088 | 3,670 | 628 |
| Native American | 626 | 566 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 1,698 | 1,254 | 153 |
| Other Race | 2,268 | 1,146 | 108 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 68.75%.
$35,796
Average Earnings
$41,043
Average Male
$31,270
Average Female
Rowan County, North Carolina Language by Age
Rowan County, North Carolina Language
91.19% of Rowan County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 8.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.46% of the population.
Rowan County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,588 | 4,536 | 36.03% |
| Multiple | 4,093 | 1,068 | 26.09% |
| Black | 21,062 | 5,282 | 25.08% |
| Native | 771 | 155 | 20.10% |
| White | 99,306 | 11,881 | 11.96% |
| Asian | 1,402 | 97 | 6.92% |
| Other | 1,263 | NaN% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.36%
Male Poverty Rate
17.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rowan County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rowan County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 36.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rowan County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.76%.
Rowan County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Rowan County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Rowan County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rowan County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,582 | 8.88% |
| Black | 1,185 | 6.91% |
| Native American | 99 | 15.81% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.40% |
| Islander | 16 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 5.25% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 2.64% |
Rowan County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
7.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.97%
Born in Rowan County, North Carolina
95.37%
Native Born
4.63%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.37% of Rowan County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 68.97% having been born in North Carolina. 3.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990